Ducky's continues its tradition of special limited keyboards with the release of the Fire 69 Series with this modified version of the Shine 4. The Fire 69 fire name was conceived as its feature’s 6 LED Colours and 9 different Cherry MX switch’s. It incorporates all the usual Ducky Shine 4 functionality, such as USB Repeat Acceleration, N-Key Rollover, 1000 hz polling, as well as all the great backlighting effects you've come to expect from Ducky. Ducky continue to use the familiar Cherry MX mechanical key switches for unrivaled reliability and consistency between key presses.

Features:- Slim Modern Look -Ducky Shine 4 brings you a great mechanical keyboard with a modern understated look. A subtle hairline finish adds a bit of texture to the keyboard and complements the new look.- Removable Feet - A solid feeling pair of rubber feet are installed for the user who prefer higher angles on their keyboard. They are easily removable with a twist for users who prefer typing on low incline keyboards.- Cherry MX Switch - Ducky uses only genuine Cherry MX switches. Shine 4 is available in different switches to suit different preferences. - Dual color LED technology – Dual-Dual color LEDs are packed into the familiar 3mm package. With Ducky's color mixing technology, you can create a wide variety of shades for stunning backlighting effects.- Durable dual layer PCB design - Dual layer PCB is more durable and reliable than single sided PCB. This will give longer life expectancy as well as signal stability of the keyboard functions. Combined with a steel backplate, dual layer PCBs will give the user extra solid feel with each keystroke.- Powered by ARM M3 MCU - Ducky Shine 4 is powered by an ARM M3 micro-controller. This powerful controller allows advanced functions as well as stunning backlighting effects. - USB N-Key Rollover - Under USB, the Ducky Shine 4 can handle any number of simultaneous key presses. You can use the keyboard confidently in any situations knowing that there will never be ghosting or key blocking issue.- 1000HZ Report Rate - Ducky Shine 4 uses the fastest rate available under the USB interface, and updates the keyboard's status to the computer every 1 millisecond. This minimize the delay from when the keys are pressed and signal received by your computer.- USB Repeat Acceleration - Ducky brings adjustable repeat rate and repeat delay to USB keyboards. You can fine tune the repeat rate and repeat delay for gaming or your specific applications.

Backlighting Effects:- 100% Full Backlight Mode - All the individual keys are backlit. This mode allows you to change the backlight's color and brightness to your preference.- Breathing Mode - Keyboard's backlight rhythmically fade in and out creating a calm and tranquil backlighting effect.- Color Cycling Mode - The backlight color will slowly cycle through the colors available with the dual color LEDs.- Wave Mode - This is wave backlighting effect with a twist. Dual color LEDs gives this mode new life with plethora of colors highlighting the wave as it glides through the keyboard- Snake Marquee Mode - Watch as the Snake snakes its way through the keyboard.- Raindrop Mode - Each LED will randomly generate a color and fade out at a randomized interval.- Reactive Mode - Ducky's innovative backlighting effect. Individual key lights up with every single key press with user adjustable color.- Reactive Mode Advanced - Generates a randomized color with each keypress.- Ripple Mode - A wave of light will rush out with each key press, like a water drop into a pond.- Aurora Mode - Beams of light shoot out from the key and fly to the left and right then disappears- LED Zone Customization Mode - This mode provides 2 sets of user customizable memory for storing whichever key you want to light up and the color of the backlight. These zones are independent of other backlight modes and can be used concurrently.

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2015-02-20

The best Keyboard I've ever owned

After having used a keyboard with just MX reds for several years I was bit unsure about changing to one using 9 different switches and not just one type.
I have to say I couldn't be more surprised and happy with my purchase, the build quality is awesome and the mix up of the 9 different switches works really well. I love the MX greens (which are the main lettered and number keys) I have no problems at all with them, for me they feel so accurate and are not as heavily resistant as a lot of people make out. I think they got placement of the switches spot on and they all compliment each other perfectly (there's an image you can find on Google which shows exact the placement of the switches)

Now for the lighting....well, it's brilliant, easy to use (took me 5 mins to get the hang of it), looks fantastic, no stupidly over complicated buggy software and while it's not RGB that doesn't matter as I'd say the options and colours to choose from are more than enough.

There is only one very minor problem, the 4 media keys on the top right are not labeled you just have to remember which ones do what, which may be a deal breaker for some but for me I can live with it because in no way should this detract away from what is a quality made keyboard and quite simply without a doubt the best one I have ever used.

The main differences between this and the normal Shine 4 are the 9 different switches and the extra led colours available and for those not too keen on the picture of the horse on the Shine 4 the Fire 69 version has a nicer looking space bar ;) that lights up really well.

As for the price....well it may seem little steep but look at it simply like this, this is a one of a kind design and if you use the PC a lot you want a good decent keyboard, there is nothing worse than going for something a little bit cheaper and regretting the choice.

This keyboard is apparently a limited run and if you're reading this it means there's a chance you're thinking about it, don't think too much just get it, you might miss out on this beast.